Distracted Driving Poses Serious Risk of Accidents in Both U.S. and Canada: Reports Show
Nearly all respondents of a recent Canadian survey admitted to participating in distracted driving, particularly in activities involving mobile phones.
Tag Archives: Cell Phone
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FDA Warns Heart Implants May Be Impacted By Cell Phones, Smart Watches and Other Electronic Products
The FDA warns that magnetic fields from cell phones and smart watches may interfere with the functioning of pacemakers and other implants designed to keep the heart beating normally.
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Texting While Walking Carries Greater Accident Risk Than Listening to Music, Talking on Phone: Study
A new study finds texting while walking is more likely to result in pedestrian injuries than other types of cell phone distractions.
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High 2G and 3G Cell Phone Exposure Linked To Cancer Risk In Rats, Federal Study Warns
A final report by federal researchers claims there is clear evidence of the development of cancerous heart tumors in rats exposed to high levels of the same radiation emitted by…
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Cell Phone Radiation Study Raises More Questions About Tumor Risks
New findings from ongoing research on cell phone cancer risks are mixed, with an increased risk of tumors detected, but only at levels unlikely to be faced by human users.
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Cell Phone Battery Recall Issued for Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Due To Overheating Risk
A risk of overheating, burns and fires have led to the recall of more than 10,000 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lithium ion batteries determined to be counterfeit.
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Wireless Phone Brain Cancer Lawsuits Face New Evidentiary Standard
A federal appeals court has delayed a long-running lawsuit over whether cellphnnes cause brain cancer by changing the rules of evidence.
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Cellphone Cancer Risk Highlighted in Government Study Involving Rats
A new study indicates there may be an increased risk of brain and heart cancer linked to regular cell phone use.
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Accident Risk Greater with Texting Than Other Driving Distractions: Study
Researchers find that texting appears to have more of a negative effect on drivers' reflexes than other types of distractions.
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Driving Distraction Risks Targeted by NHTSA Awareness Month
Federal regulators are promoting driving safety with a focused enforcement and advertising campaign meant to reduce the risk of distracted driving.
